347700 Nurse Practitioner Clin

General Summary Statement Provides comprehensive, coordinated and continuous outpatient care to patients at TCCH in collaboration with the OB/GYN physicians and other members of the CCH healthcare team. Including but not limited to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct patient care. Supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of The Chester County Hospital. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice1.\tPerforms physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic tests. 2.\tPrescribes medications, treatments and makes referrals.3.\tMedically manages OB/GYN patients including high risk patients.4.\tDiagnoses and prescribes necessary treatments.5.\tActs as a clinical resource person to staff and peers.6.\tAdministers medications using the 5 Rights, utilizing correct calculations, and providing all relevant guidance and risks.7.\tAdministers medications pursuant to the Collaborative Agreement for drugs that are relevant to an OB/GYN practice.8.\tSeeks clarification from Physicians as needed.9.\tDocuments prescribed treatments, therapies, assessments and interventions. Professional Role Development1.\tServes as a role model by developing own nursing knowledge: professional literature, certification, networking and attending continuing education programs2.\tPromotes best practice by demonstrating commitment to safe quality patient care and the profession of nursing3.\tMentors nursing staff.4.\tMaintains a collaborative agreement with a CCH OB/GYN on staff.5.\tAttends in-services and seminars to maintain CEUs necessary for Certification in Womens Health with NCC.